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The things of Jesus Christ  impinged on Paul
To the extent  he counted all things loss
To gain the knowledge  of Christ Jesus his Lord;
That excellency meant  he rated dross
What he might be  by nature or by law
Because he knew  all ended at the cross.
Bondman of Jesus Christ  he loved that bond
That in Christ’s day  he might have his reward
But more that Christ  through him should win applause.
He had the Spirit  of Christ on which to draw
And that supply  sustained through bitter wars.
The grace of Jesus Christ  he left to all.